Regional officials in the Kurgan area announced that a state of emergency has been declared across the region as wildfires continue to burn. The declaration marks a significant escalation in the response to the fires, triggering emergency procedures and mobilizing local authorities and resources to protect residents and property. The decision was formalized in a signed document by the regional governor, detailing the scope of the emergency measures and the expected timeframe for implementing air and fire-control operations. This move follows a period of intensified fire activity that has affected multiple districts, and it signals a coordinated effort to allocate funding, deploy firefighting units, and coordinate with neighboring regions to ensure rapid containment and safety for communities in the path of the flames. [Source: Regional Administration]
Since May 7, emergency protocols have been in effect across the Kurgan region in response to the fires. Local authorities have reported that the emergency regime encompasses the entire territory, with a focus on ensuring critical services remain functional and that evacuation routes are prepared if conditions worsen. Residents have observed smoke obscuring the skyline and flames that have advanced beyond residential fences, prompting authorities to issue guidance on staying safe, monitoring air quality, and preserving essential documents and supplies. The governor’s administration emphasized the need for vigilance and cooperation from residents as firefighting crews intensify patrols and boundary control to prevent the spread of fire into populated areas.
Earlier, the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia provided updates indicating that several villages within the Kurgan region—Redkino, Ploskaya, Sladko-Karasinskoye—as well as areas in Uval and Smolino in the Topol microdistrict and the surrounding suburbs were affected by the fires. Reports indicated that residents in these communities were advised to remain alert, follow official instructions, and prepare for possible evacuation if smoke or flames threaten housing and infrastructure. Authorities highlighted the importance of clear communication channels and real-time coordination between regional services to manage resource deployment, medical readiness, and public information dissemination. [Source: Federal Emergency Services]
During the same period, the governor of Tyumen region, Alexander Moor, was present in the area as officials declared a state of emergency in response to forest fires spreading across adjacent territories since May 7. The joint presence underscored cross-regional cooperation in emergency planning, resource sharing, and the execution of unified response measures designed to safeguard residents, protect critical facilities, and minimize environmental impact. Observers noted the collaboration between regional leaders, fire service units, and civil defense teams as a decisive step toward rapid containment and a structured evacuation framework if conditions require it. The plan includes monitoring air quality, coordinating weather assessments, and maintaining public reassurance through transparent updates. [Source: Interregional Rescue Coordination]